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Dangers of vitamin B12 deficiency

Vitamin B12 deficiency can occur in all kinds of individuals. It may be of particular concern if you are following a vegan or vegetarian diet, or taking medications that reduce your absorption ability of vitamins. This video looks at what…

BCAAs: More gains or more lies?

This video describes how branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) interact within the body and explores claims that consuming BCAAs improves athletic performance and endurance. Video by Coomal Rashid, Manu Sharma, Shara Chowdhury and Aisha Ikra Saeed Copyright McMaster University 2017 References:…

The ABCD’s of vitamins

Vitamins are essential substances that our body needs in order to grow, develop normally and maintain its functions. This video covers vitamins A, B, C and D and their functions in the human body, ways where we can obtain them…